William Grumitt, Author at Grumitt Wade Mason

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Shared Ownership Schemes

Posted on 15th May, 2018 in Residential, Survey & Valuation

Posted by: William Grumitt

Category: Residential, Survey & Valuation

Tags: help to buy, shared ownership

We often provide valuations to help people who are part of a…

Flat Roof Problems: Silver Aluminium Paint

Posted on 4th January, 2018 in Maintenance, Professional Services, Survey & Valuation

Posted by: William Grumitt

Category: Maintenance, Professional Services, Survey & Valuation

Tags: asphalt, damp, Flat Roofs

We recently inspected the flat roof of a large, 1950s, residential block…

When It’s OK To Plaster Over The Cracks

Posted on 15th December, 2017 in Survey & Valuation

Posted by: William Grumitt

Category: Survey & Valuation

Tags: 1980s construction, caulking, cracks, purpose-built blocks, tower blocks

Would you be surprised to find cracks in a new building? When…

Image of cream wall with peeling paint indicating damp

Book Review: The Rising Damp Myth By Jeff Howell

Posted on 14th December, 2017 in Survey & Valuation

Posted by: William Grumitt

Category: Survey & Valuation

Tags: black mould, condensation, damp, Damp Proof Course (DPC), rising damp

This book on rising damp is well known in surveying circles, even…

What Is Cold Bridging In Buildings & What Can You Do About It?

Posted on 19th October, 2017 in Maintenance

Posted by: William Grumitt

Category: Maintenance

Tags: balcony, cold bridging, concrete, condensation, purpose-built blocks

Cold bridging problems Cold bridging is a big problem for blocks of…